Bouldin Creek
South Austin's most walkable urban neighborhood, 1920s bungalows and modern luxury builds in the 78704 zip code, steps from Lady Bird Lake, Auditorium Shores, and both the South First Street and South Congress (SoCo) corridors.
$800K–$3.5M+
Quick Answer
- Walk Score 81, one of Austin's most walkable neighborhoods, with Lady Bird Lake, Auditorium Shores, and the Long Center directly accessible
- South First Street and South Congress (SoCo) corridors, independent restaurants, coffee houses, and boutiques within walking distance
- 78704 zip code, one mile from downtown, directly south of Lady Bird Lake
- 1920s to 1940s bungalows alongside architecturally significant luxury new construction reaching $3.5M+
- Jeff Burke maintains active transaction history in Bouldin Creek
Last Updated: April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines the character of Bouldin Creek, Austin?
Bouldin Creek is the most densely urban of Austin's South of the Lake neighborhoods, a walkable, creative community where 1920s and 1940s bungalows share streets with architecturally ambitious new construction. Lady Bird Lake, Auditorium Shores, and the Long Center are within easy walking distance. Two of Austin's most celebrated corridors flank the neighborhood: South First Street to the west, with independent restaurants, coffee houses, and boutiques that define South Austin's creative culture, and South Congress (SoCo) to the east, Austin's most iconic retail and dining street. Bouldin Creek sits one mile from downtown, making it one of the closest true residential neighborhoods to the Austin CBD. Jeff Burke has direct transaction history here.
What types of homes are available in Bouldin Creek?
Bouldin Creek's housing stock spans from 1920s stone cottages and Craftsman bungalows, some of the most authentic original South Austin architecture still standing, to award-winning contemporary custom builds on infill lots that push the upper market above $3.5M. The neighborhood's walk-up density and proximity to downtown attract buyers who want an urban lifestyle without a high-rise address. Renovation opportunities in original bungalows, particularly on quiet interior streets, consistently represent strong value given the 78704 premium and walkability score. The finest properties change hands regularly through off-market channels given the neighborhood's low turnover.
Who are the typical buyers in Bouldin Creek?
Bouldin Creek attracts buyers who want South Austin's cultural identity with the shortest possible commute to downtown. The buyer profile includes creative professionals, tech executives who want a walkable non-suburban lifestyle, and buyers who specifically want to live within walking distance of Lady Bird Lake and South First Street. Families with school-age children evaluate Austin ISD campuses: Becker Elementary and the Travis Heights Elementary dual-language program serve the neighborhood.